Rated Norvasc for Hypertension Report

Rated Norvasc for Hypertension Report

I felt dizzy at first, but only for the first week despite the small dosage (2.5 mg) which I thought wasn't helping much. After taking this steadily for over 2 months my blood pressure is OK and sometimes just a little below 120/80. I take several other vitamin supplements and only one other prescription, I'm fairly healthy with exercise and watching what I eat. If you take this as blood pressure medication, just be patient. It is working.

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0.5 Stars

Posted 57 months ago (6/10/2010)0

Rated Norvasc for Hypertension Report

I took Novasc 2.5 mg 1 tab in the evening for high blood presure for 3 days. I had the following side effects with no reduction in BP: headache, drowsiness, dizziness all the time with very drizzy when standing up, nausea, diarhea, urinating every 15 minutes, insomnia, and very strange dreams (night mares). I will never take this drug again.

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3.5 Stars

Posted 59 months ago (4/11/2010)3

Rated Norvasc for Angina Pectoris Report

The worst side effect I have had is severe edema from my knees down to my feet, which actually appear discolored and feel numb. My feet burn and I have to remove my shoes and put my feet up for hours. I was told that due to my heart condition I need to walk, but this brings on the edema, so what good is that? I have to take Lasix and another Dieretic (3 pills) to counteract the side effect of this one. It does help with the angina, though, but the side effects are taking a toll on everyday life. The edema started 8 days after treatment started.

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2.5 Stars

Posted 100 months ago (11/1/2006)2

Rated Norvasc for Hypertension Report

Still on Norvasc, but up to 10 mg I now use this at 10 mg with Lisinopril 40 mg and HCTZ 12.5 mg. My systolic stays about 140-145 and my diastolic 70-90. I am much more tired with Norvasc, but I am trying like hell to avoid the zombie effects of beta-blockers.

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